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'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

Matilda Clare Polkinghorne has her eyes on next year's Tokyo Olympics but is also keen to help drive football's future as part of the FFA's new think tank. 29 Apr 2020
'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

'Please don't go back to normal' plead Matildas hall of famers

Former Matilda greats and FFA Hall of Famers Alison Forman and Joey Peters have differing but equally important messages for the powers that be as football recovers from the COVID19 crisis. 22 Apr 2020
Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Foord interested in 'firies, army or police force' after football

Matildas and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord has admitted Western Sydney Wanderers stars' Caitlin Cooper and Erica Holloway's emergency services jobs have inspired her to different post-football aspirations. 21 Apr 2020
'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

'Make people laugh, just have fun': Foord and Montemurro's coronavirus plan

Australian Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro has spoken about his team's relaxed approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that it's a time to reset for his squad. 20 Apr 2020
Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

Legends look forward after 100 'amazing' Matildas years

While 2020 may yet prove a dismal year for women's football, 2021 will be unforgettable. 16 Apr 2020
Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Matildas' Harrison joins PSV Eindhoven

Amy Harrison is the latest Australian to seal a move to Europe and hopes her switch to PSV Eindhoven will help her break back into the Matildas. 15 Apr 2020
'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

'I lost my love for the game - in two weeks, I found my spark again'

Caitlin Foord has only played two games for Arsenal, due to football's global shutdown, but the club has helped the Matildas ace reignite her love for the game. 13 Apr 2020
Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda Kate McShea says Ante Milicic's future as Australia's coach needs to be finalised now to avoid disrupting the team's Olympics preparations. 5 Apr 2020
Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Dismal coaching stats show 'exceptional' women aren't getting a chance

Developing elite level women coaches is the next frontier for football in Australia according to Bentleigh Cobras State League championship winning coach, Aish Ravi. 3 Apr 2020
A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

A comprehensive guide to coronavirus' impact on Australian football

Australian football at all levels has been brought to a halt by the coronavirus outbreak, putting strain on the FFA and the A-League in particular. 3 Apr 2020
'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

'The field was hand-cut': Former Matildas' 'scariest' 90s North Korean adventure

It was 1998. The internet was a relatively new concept. Social media hysteria didn’t exist. COVID19 wouldn’t stop the world in its tracks for another two decades. 30 Mar 2020
New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

New scrutiny of women's football 'a shock to the system'

Women's football is garnering more attention, publicity and mainstream respect than ever before. But it has been a transition for the players, according to one of the game's best, Lucy Bronze. 29 Mar 2020
No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

No FA financial support for Matildas' WSL stars, season end hoped for August

The English FA have ruled out providing financial support for Women's Super League clubs and are aiming to finish the WSL by August. 29 Mar 2020
Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

Matildas sweat Women's Super League decision

The future of many Australians hang in the balance, with the FA currently in negotiations to expunge this season's Women's Super League results. 27 Mar 2020
City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

City's four-time W-League champ could have been a Matilda...now Europe awaits

Rebekah Stott is already one of the greatest W-League imports of all time and this Saturday, she has the chance to become a five-time Champion. But could it be the last time we see the 26-year-old in Melbourne City colours? 19 Mar 2020
'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

'It's encouraged MORE people to travel': Matilda confused over coronavirus warnings

Exasperated Matildas veteran Elise Kellond-Knight took to Twitter after a series of flights returning to Australia, to voice her concerns that the coronavirus crack down was having the reverse effect. 19 Mar 2020